POMIDA has expressed significant concern, alongside clear proposals, regarding the gradual and functional implementation of the new Property Ownership and…
ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΙΑ: Legislation
The Legislation section of BnB News provides in-depth coverage of legal updates impacting short-term rental (STR) operations across Greece and the European Union. Whether you’re an individual Airbnb host or a professional manager, understanding the law is vital for staying compliant and avoiding fines or restrictions.
We report on new government bills, regional or municipal decisions, tax obligations, licensing requirements, and EU directives affecting the STR industry. Our editorial team breaks down complex legal language into practical summaries, helping you make informed decisions and adjust your business accordingly. If legislation changes, this is where you’ll hear it first.
The European Affordable Housing Plan is expected to be presented within December. As announced by the EU Commissioner for Housing,…
The government is granting a seven-month extension to the mandatory registration of elevators in the Digital Registry, moving the deadline…
The rapid expansion of short-term rentals has increased the need for consistent and reliable fire-safety measures in properties that accommodate…
POMIDA has requested a two-month extension to the deadline for the nationwide registration of lifts, which is currently set to…
Law 5246/2025 titled “Tax Reform for Demographics and the Middle Class” has been published in the Government Gazette, introducing significant…
The possibility of freezing short-term rentals in 14 additional areas of Athens was announced by the Mayor of Athens, Haris…
Greece’s Council of State has ruled that renting properties through Airbnb in the historic Plaka district is lawful — a…
The registration of all elevators in Greece through the digital platform elevator.mindev.gov.gr is moving forward rapidly, with the deadline for…
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is intensifying its actions against tax evasion and irregularities in the short-term rental…
POMIDA (the Panhellenic Federation of Property Owners) has welcomed the Ministry of Finance’s decision to adopt a key part of…
The Ministry of Tourism issued circular no. 19231/19.09.2025, which was communicated, among others, to the Association of Short-Term Rental Companies…
The updated 2025 guide aims to eliminate ambiguities regarding taxation and procedural obligations for property owners and managers. It clarifies…
From October 1, 2025, new operating standards for short-term rental properties (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.) will come into effect, marking…
The government appears to be moving once again toward tightening the regulatory framework for short-term rentals, according to sources within…